It's approximately 5:30 am.

The fire is burning and the kettle is waiting.

Cool Rob runs the peeler and Ed checks for pith, I think.

(I hope he's not checking out a stab wound!).
Sue, a five year veteran, works at the schnitzing table.

Girls just wanna have...hot chocolate.

Nicole, Kyle and Elena stir the pot.

Steve and his Mom work on the schnitzing.

43 seconds after she arrived, Carol was forced to clean my oven. Thanks Carol.

I am eternally grateful...and embarassed. You're a really good sport.

Please come next year! I'll let you steam clean my carpets!

Clair receives her award as the "Traveler". She came all the way

from Maine to join us and there are no words to

describe how much that means.

Apple Butter is serious business. Sometimes people have to

break for naps. This picture is a tradition in itself!

Tiffany churns the butter and chats with Anne.

Ruthie, me, Brenda and Emma. I can't

believe how these girls have grown!

Gram and Lilly grind apples for the cider.

Steve's Dad and Cool Rob squeeze the crushed apples into cider.
Neighbor Mark takes his turn at the kettle.

The little Apple Munchers show off their caramel apples.

Maria and Marty accept their MVP award.

They were a HUGE help on both Friday and Saturday!
I love this picture. I have no idea what the children were doing.

Based on this photo, you'd never know that there

were about 15 kids running around.

My Mom starts pouring in the sugar. We went with a

little less this year due to the sweetness of the apples.

Dad tests the product for quality, consistancy,

sweetness and flavor.

Team Dean is ready!

(Jonathan, you need to get into position!)

Team Morgan is ready!

Tiffany, Anne and Sara stand ready

to clean and pack the filled jars.

Let the canning begin!

Everyone loves Apple Butter!